The powerful health benefits of rhodiola
Rhodiola, sometimes referred to as golden root or arctic root, grows wild in cold mountainous areas of Europe and Asia and benefits include addressing mood.
3 best supplements for muscle cramps
Muscle cramps are rather common as approximately 60 percent of adults experience these oftentimes painful involuntary contractions according to the Medical University of South Carolina. Additionally, the rate of cramping tends to increase with age. Though muscle cramps are typically harmless and usually go away on their own, Medline indicates that stretching, massage, heat, and increasing fluids can sometimes help. So too can supplements. Here are three to consider based on scientific research.
Nutritional support for disc lesions
Finding the root cause of back pain is one of the most difficult diagnoses a doctor can make. And disc lesions, specifically, require surgical intervention as a last-ditch effort to treatment and relief for a patient. But surgery is costly, dangerous, and doesn’t necessarily guarantee a permanent fix. Instead, the goal should always be wellness. […]
What is licorice root extract?
Licorice root has been used by both Eastern and Western medicine to treat some health conditions for thousands of years.
What does biotin do?
Biotin plays a role in multiple bodily functions. Here’s a look at five of them.
Butterbur: for migraines, allergies, and more
Although more research is needed, butterbur may benefit people with allergies by decreasing the production of leukotrienes and histamine.
Flaxseed oil’s essential fatty acids boost health
Flaxseed oil comes from the seed coat of the flax plant and is an excellent source of dietary fiber as well as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
Boron: good for your bones and more
By Karen Appold Boron, a mineral found in foods and the environment, is believed to have a variety of health benefits. In many cases, however, more studies are needed to realize its true medicinal benefits. But having low boron levels can impact your immune system, brain function, and bone health in a negative way. Boron […]
Bilberries: good for your eyes and much more
By Karen Appold The health benefits of bilberries have been known for centuries. Chemicals in its fruit, known as anthocyanosides, have great antioxidant properties. They get rid of free radicals, which damage cells. Bilberries also contain vitamin C, another antioxidant. More research is needed to learn about all of bilberry’s true benefits. Bilberries look a […]
Why you should swarm to bee pollen
By Karen Appold Bee pollen is one of nature’s most completely nourishing foods because it contains nearly all of the nutrients that human beings need. Bee-gathered pollens are rich in vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K, folic acid, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, selenium, and zinc. In addition, it contains more proteins (approximately 40%) than […]
